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Markets at a glance

Region
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Capital
Dili
Area
14,874 km²
Vietnam FTAs
None in force

Overview

Doing a steel project in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is in South-Eastern Asia. The capital is Dili. Local currency: United States dollar (USD).

Vietnam has no free trade agreement in force with Timor-Leste. Imports follow the general tariff of Timor-Leste, which is checked for each project in the landed cost estimate.

Victor Dang, Global Sales Director of World Steel Group, is the direct contact for projects in Timor-Leste, from first drawings to fabrication, packing, shipping and documents.

Key facts

Country facts

Sources: ISO 3166 and public reference data (world-countries, Natural Earth). Population, GDP and ports are shown only when added with a source.

Official name
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Capital
Dili
Region
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Area
14,874 km²
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Languages
Portuguese, Tetum
Calling code
+670
Internet domain
.tl
Sea access
Coastal country
Neighbouring countries

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Timor-Leste

No free trade agreement with Vietnam

Steel structures for Timor-Leste are quoted with the general import tariff. Victor checks the duty, taxes and freight for each project.

Documents to plan for

  • Tariff classification: steel structures and parts are usually declared under HS heading 7308.
  • Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading for each shipment.
  • Certificate of origin (non-preferential) if the buyer or customs require it.
  • Material certificates and inspection records as agreed in the contract.
  • Building permit, local code approval and any import licence required in Timor-Leste.

Victor confirms the exact list with the buyer, freight forwarder and customs broker for each project.

Solutions

What can be supplied to Timor-Leste

Planning a project in Timor-Leste?

Send drawings, the site location and your timeline. Victor replies personally with the next steps.